Dragons and Unicorns: A Natural History
by Paul Johnsgard, Karin Johnsgard
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Is it generally safe to walk by dragon weyrs on sunny days? Do dragons really lay golden eggs? Do dragon teeth have any medicinal value? And what about unicorns: Do some rare ones have two horns, and when aren't unicorns white? What is a unicorn "sneeze call," and what exactly is the best way to capture a unicorn, anyway? Find the answers to these and other questions in this charming and carefully researched book that presents the first scientific look at two of the earth's most mysterious show more and elusive creatures. From the evolution and anatomy of dragons and unicorns to their own special skills (fire-breathing in dragons, reliable virgin detection in unicorns), this unique book of whimsical zoology, complete with drawings, will delight and enchant any modern reader. show lessTags
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Paul A. Johnsgard is Foundation Regents Professor Emeritus in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is the winner of the 2004 National Conservation Achievement Award and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, both sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, and the author of more than five dozen books show more on natural history, including Sandhill and Whooping Cranes: Ancient Voices over America's Wetlands (available in a Bison Books edition). show less
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- Original publication date
- 1982
- Dedication
- For those who still look for cloven hoofprints in mountain meadows, and for smoke clouds rising from the mouths of caves
- First words
- Much of the confusion about dragons has resulted from the fact that several kinds have existed in the past and that early observers failed to distinguish among dragons, snakes, and other reptiles.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)However, the organization is currently under CIA investigation as a possible suversive threat to the U.S., and thus the address of its headquarters cannot be revealed at this time.
- Original language
- English
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